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Plug into the electrifying world of e-bikes with The Weekly Recharge! Join us as we dive deep into the latest electric bike news, from groundbreaking innovations and industry trends to legislative updates that impact your ride. We explore incredible bike trails perfect for your electric steed, uncover the hottest e-bike deals and reviews to help you find your dream machine, and share tips and tricks to maximize your electric biking adventures. Whether you're a seasoned e-bike enthusiast or j ...
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50,000 watts of gearhead terror. We're the talk radio blowtorch you want, chock-full of cars, trucks, beers and guns since 2009. We'll be your go-to for gearhead get-some, full of the sliciest canyon carving, dirtiest off-roading, biggest calibers, hairiest sasquatches, loudest explosions, plus the best epic fails, smoking rubble and blue-collar awesomesauce since Top Gear full of beer.
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12.31.25 (MP3): 2025 GTFO w/ Gearhead Goodness - Toyota Stereos, Scion Albums, Hard Copies VS Cloud Farts, Electric Bus Fails (While Power Provision Chokes), Jeep Recalls, Bad People Do Bad Things (Stop ...
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58:29Why not finish the year with a geek-strength pile-on: we've got everything from robot cars freezing up in blackouts to electric Jeeps blowing up in garages, rich fat girls getting high and running over the NYPD, the importance of being prepared for your adventure (whether at sea in your sweet fishing boat or on-trail in your busted up rock rig), an…
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12.31.25: 2025 GTFO w/ Gearhead Goodness - Toyota Stereos, Scion Albums, Hard Copies VS Cloud Farts, Electric Bus Fails (While Power Provision Chokes), Jeep Recalls, Bad People Do Bad Things (Stop Blaming ...
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58:29Why not finish the year with a geek-strength pile-on: we've got everything from robot cars freezing up in blackouts to electric Jeeps blowing up in garages, rich fat girls getting high and running over the NYPD, the importance of being prepared for your adventure (whether at sea in your sweet fishing boat or on-trail in your busted up rock rig), an…
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12.25.25 (MP3): Christmas Report (from the Gearhead Planet), w/ Good Gift Rules for the Geeks in Your Life, Santa's Hot Rod, Fireplaces & Yule Logs, Sit-Down-Together Movies, Focusing on Giving, Crazy ...
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1:06:17Everything Christmas from Where the Gearheads Are (with a little Judiasm and Islam thrown in), we've got a fun Xmas Day analysis of what's up in OUR world. Why is it important to focus on being the giver? How can you put all the phones away - if but for a day? How do you overcome the challenge of shopping for a geek (shooters, gamers, gardeners, st…
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12.25.25: Christmas Report (from the Gearhead Planet), w/ Good Gift Rules for the Geeks in Your Life, Santa's Hot Rod, Fireplaces & Yule Logs, Sit-Down-Together Movies, Focusing on Giving, Crazy Christmas ...
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1:06:17Everything Christmas from Where the Gearheads Are (with a little Judiasm and Islam thrown in), we've got a fun Xmas Day analysis of what's up in OUR world. Why is it important to focus on being the giver? How can you put all the phones away - if but for a day? How do you overcome the challenge of shopping for a geek (shooters, gamers, gardeners, st…
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Are Premium E-Bikes REALLY Worth the Money? + RAD's New CEO & Recall Warnings | TWR Ep 63
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47:38Welcome back to The Weekly Recharge ⚡🚴 This week we’re covering multiple e-bike recalls, a leadership update at Rad Power Bikes, and answering some of your most common questions about premium e-bike technology and whether it’s actually worth the money. We also dig into a surprisingly tricky buyer topic: mid-fat SUV-style e-bikes, why 3” tires are s…
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12.22.25 (MP3): (Last Minute) Gifts for Gearheads! ...From Hard Parts to Hard to Find Parts, Tools for Pros, Found On Road Awesome, Old Snowplows (Never Die), Locks for Honest People, + Chuck Norris, Jayne ...
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1:03:32Got some gifting goodies for the gearhead in your day (a little late, we know...) - tap in while Hostus Maximus Justin Fort and The Walkin' Dude get together in BFE for a night in the garage and a list of ideas for your last minute shopping. Most of these are pretty easy, too, so you really CAN do it today. Everything from tools (themed upfitting, …
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12.22.25: (Last Minute) Gifts for Gearheads! ...From Hard Parts to Hard to Find Parts, Tools for Pros, Found On Road Awesome, Old Snowplows (Never Die), Locks for Honest People, + Chuck Norris, Jayne ...
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1:03:32Got some gifting goodies for the gearhead in your day (a little late, we know...) - tap in while Hostus Maximus Justin Fort and The Walkin' Dude get together in BFE for a night in the garage and a list of ideas for your last minute shopping. Most of these are pretty easy, too, so you really CAN do it today. Everything from tools (themed upfitting, …
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12.12.25 (MP3): 43-Car Pileups & Winter Driving VS Your Performance Envelope, Jaguar & Land Rover VS Woke, Dashboard Distractions from Subaru, Pulling the Plug on CAFE Standards, Driving High (F'N Stop ...
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1:02:02Wellllll... Don't blame we - holidays came quick this year and nothing's getting done beyond Christmas trees and gifts for Mom. There's a high-q Garage Hour for you right here, though (found time between wrapping and trimming), with a sleigh load of gearhead goodness. Subaru's trying to extra-distract you while driving by piping ads through the sil…
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12.12.25: 43-Car Pileups & Winter Driving VS Your Performance Envelope, Jaguar & Land Rover VS Woke, Dashboard Distractions from Subaru, Pulling the Plug on CAFE Standards, Driving High (F'N Stop Already ...
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1:02:02Wellllll... Don't blame we - holidays came quick this year and nothing's getting done beyond Christmas trees and gifts for Mom. There's a high-q Garage Hour for you right here, though (found time between wrapping and trimming), with a sleigh load of gearhead goodness. Subaru's trying to extra-distract you while driving by piping ads through the sil…
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Rad Power Bikes Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy (Possible Buyer?) + Trek E-Bike Recall | TWR Ep 62
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50:49Welcome back to The Weekly Recharge – Episode 62 ⚡🚴 This week we’re covering a major Trek e-bike recall, the latest developments with Rad Power Bikes filing for Chapter 11, and a deep dive into e-bike motor history + longevity (hub vs mid-drive, what lasts longer, and what really kills motors over time). We also hit the newest conversion-kit news w…
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Tariffs, Rad, and the E-Bike Industry: What’s Really Going On? TWR Ep 61
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58:45Welcome back to The Weekly Recharge – Episode 61 ⚡🚴 This week we’ve got a packed episode with major industry news, a wild counterfeit crackdown, and a ton of real-world comparisons to help you make smarter e-bike decisions heading into the holidays. 👕 Merch + Rider of the Week Update T-shirts for Riders of the Week and pre-orders should be going ou…
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11.05.25 (MP3): Revel in the MultiGeek - Beware the Pressure Washer, When Animals Attack the Garage Hour (Bears, Bears & Savages, Oh My), More Battery Plant & Electric Car Fails, & Drunken History @ the ...
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54:46Some shows are just a pile of shiny stuff passing over the electrodes in the hosts' brains, and this one's some of that: a rant about how much damage your pressure washer is causing (your cars and your homes), the things living in the woods and what you're doing to be prepared for them (bears in Japan, more bears in Europe, wolves in Colorado, and …
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11.05.25: Revel in the MultiGeek - Beware the Pressure Washer, When Animals Attack the Garage Hour (Bears, Bears & Savages, Oh My), More Battery Plant & Electric Car Fails, & Drunken History @ the Edmund ...
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54:46Some shows are just a pile of shiny stuff passing over the electrodes in the hosts' brains, and this one's some of that: a rant about how much damage your pressure washer is causing (your cars and your homes), the things living in the woods and what you're doing to be prepared for them (bears in Japan, more bears in Europe, wolves in Colorado, and …
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Gravel vs Trail vs Mountain E-Bikes Explained + Campagnolo Layoffs & Trunk Rack Truths | TWR Ep 60
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52:32Welcome back to The Weekly Recharge! ⚡ In Episode 60, we’re digging into some big stories in the bike and e-bike world – from a major kids’ helmet recall and a legendary component brand cutting nearly half its staff, to whether you should trust a trunk rack with your e-bike. We also break down the differences between gravel, trail, and mountain e-b…
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Aventon’s Surprise 2026 European Launch... And Rad Responds to CPSC Warning - TWR Ep 59
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44:59👇 THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES • The CPSC issues a public warning about certain Rad Power Bikes batteries — and Rad strongly disputes the agency’s claims. We break down what the warning actually says, what’s missing, and Rad’s full response. • Aventon announces its 2026 European expansion, launching a dedicated Germany operation, new EU-specific e-bikes…
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09.21.25 (MP3): Exploding Engines & Exploding Beers, Heads VS Blocks, Aluminum VS Iron, BMW VS Dodge, FIPG VS RTV, Best-By VS Good-By, Fel-Pro VS Mahle, Mexican VS American Optimas, R.E.I. VS KCBQ, Dino ...
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1:08:29How about a high-Q blowout from Other Ryan's garage, where the ongoing parade of attempts to get a junkyard manifold to align with a junkyard 5.9 (hey, $400 with a set of equal-lengths can't be all bad) turns into a great piece of show. From tales of how the usually dependable 5.9 lump could go from power to just POW, Freiburger's motorhomes and Pé…
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09.21.25: Exploding Engines & Exploding Beers, Heads VS Blocks, Aluminum VS Iron, BMW VS Dodge, FIPG VS RTV, Best-By VS Good-By, Fel-Pro VS Mahle, Mexican VS American Optimas, R.E.I. VS KCBQ, Dino VS Synthetic ...
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1:08:29How about a high-Q blowout from Other Ryan's garage, where the ongoing parade of attempts to get a junkyard manifold to align with a junkyard 5.9 (hey, $400 with a set of equal-lengths can't be all bad) turns into a great piece of show. From tales of how the usually dependable 5.9 lump could go from power to just POW, Freiburger's motorhomes and Pé…
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Pedego Acquisition Shock + DC Forces E-Bike Slowdowns | Big Week in E-Bike News - TWR Ep 58
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38:18This week’s episode is PACKED with major e-bike news, including one of the biggest business shakeups we’ve seen in years. Pedego has officially been purchased by a new ownership group—the same group backing Urtopia. What does that mean for Pedego riders, dealers, and the future of the brand? We break it all down. We also cover new U.S. city speed c…
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10.20.25 (MP3): 911s New & Old, Grenadier T-Cases Working & Popped, Trail Rigs Pricey & Parts, & All About the Sauce - Real Deal's Bloody Mary, Pizza Port's Chronic Amber, + Adam Duce from Machine Head ...
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50:51Between so many interruptions - the politicking and the Chinese food, phone calls from friends and parts percolating in the garadtch - White Mark the Diversity Hire and Hostus Maximus Justin Fort were lucky to get through this one at all. What's in it? Skyrocketing values of old 911s and the cost of our buddy the Doc's new pistachio GT2; strange ne…
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10.20.25: 911s New & Old, Grenadier T-Cases Working & Popped, Trail Rigs Pricey & Parts, & All About the Sauce - Real Deal's Bloody Mary, Pizza Port's Chronic Amber, + Adam Duce from Machine Head & Dennis ...
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50:51Between so many interruptions - the politicking and the Chinese food, phone calls from friends and parts percolating in the garadtch - White Mark the Diversity Hire and Hostus Maximus Justin Fort were lucky to get through this one at all. What's in it? Skyrocketing values of old 911s and the cost of our buddy the Doc's new pistachio GT2; strange ne…
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Rad Power Bikes Is In Trouble, Can It Be Saved? + Pace 4 vs Breeze 1 & Super73 MZTF is Out! Ep 57
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53:58This episode brings more potentially sad news, as another major e-bike company has announced its possible closure in January. We also have some good news, too! We cover new releases from Scott and Super73, along with a planned expansion from Upway. We also take a look at the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota and it’s e-bike-friendly trails and infrast…
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Eurobike in Trouble? Bosch Walks Out + Best E-Bikes for Stairs & Big Riders
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45:17This week on The Weekly Recharge, we break down the latest industry shake-up: Bosch and Germany’s two largest trade associations have officially split from Eurobike, casting doubt on the future of one of cycling’s biggest events. What does this mean for riders, brands, and the future of global e-bike innovation? We’re also answering viewer question…
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NYC’s 15 MPH E-Bike Cap Begins — Fair or Fail? + Amazon’s Delivery Quad Revealed TWR Ep 55
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56:55NYC’s 15 MPH e-bike rule is live. We explain who’s affected, how the NYPD may enforce it, why we think speed parity matters, and what to expect in the education-first phase. Then: Amazon is rolling out ALSO pedal-assist quadricycles for urban delivery—will these clog bike lanes or actually reduce traffic? Plus, we answer viewer questions on brand b…
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10.15.25 (MP3): Curvy Roads & ATVs Necessitate Skills & Brains (...& They're Not Always Enough), Car Fads' Functionality Fail, a (VW) Buzz No One Wants, Big Boy 4014 Thunders Back for 2026, What's the ...
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57:38Some marginal catching up going on here; more episodes in the queue... What's in it? Car fads like the BMW 3-Series, Audi 5000 and SAAB 900s versus electric cars, and how the electric car fad is coming to grief over its feasibility issues (couldn't help ourselves); a microcosm of plug-in car failures in the Volkswagen Buzz (and why no one's buying …
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10.15.25: Curvy Roads & ATVs Necessitate Skills & Brains (...& They're Not Always Enough), Car Fads' Functionality Fail, a (VW) Buzz No One Wants, Big Boy 4014 Thunders Back for 2026, What's the Guardian ...
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57:38Some marginal catching up going on here; more episodes in the queue... What's in it? Car fads like the BMW 3-Series, Audi 5000 and SAAB 900s versus electric cars, and how the electric car fad is coming to grief over its feasibility issues (couldn't help ourselves); a microcosm of plug-in car failures in the Volkswagen Buzz (and why no one's buying …
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09.15.25 (MP3): Geek Out w/ Purpose & Get Stuff Done - Dad's Duck Decoy, Opening New & Old Roads, Burning Electric Cars & Batteries, Cyber Attacks on Beer, Dude Food & Lying Burgers, + Revisiting Amelia ...
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1:03:14Holy frijoles - mind the gap and pardon the delay. Too many doins are afoot and we owe you a few (episodes). Right here's another one from the pile, with a caffeine rodeo on the back of projects getting done. Point is, figure the next step and do it - dudes do, after all, and geeks get it done. There's tales of fine woodworking, failing lithium-ion…
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09.15.25: Geek Out w/ Purpose & Get Stuff Done - Dad's Duck Decoy, Opening New & Old Roads, Burning Electric Cars & Batteries, Cyber Attacks on Beer, Dude Food & Lying Burgers, + Revisiting Amelia Earhart ...
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1:03:14Holy frijoles - mind the gap and pardon the delay. Too many doins are afoot and we owe you a few (episodes). Right here's another one from the pile, with a caffeine rodeo on the back of projects getting done. Point is, figure the next step and do it - dudes do, after all, and geeks get it done. There's tales of fine woodworking, failing lithium-ion…
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Rivian’s Secret ALSO TM-B E-Bike Revealed – Modular, Powerful, and Seriously Smart TWR Ep 54
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59:52Rivian Launches ALSO E-Bike | Forward-Folding Cargo Bike | RadWagon 5 vs Globe Haul LT In this week’s episode of The Weekly Recharge, we cover one of the biggest weeks in e-bike news yet: ⚡ Rivian officially launches ALSO, its modular e-bike spinoff brand featuring the futuristic TM-B — a dual-suspension, 180 Nm torque machine with touchscreen cont…
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E-Bike Tariff Alert: Industry in Trouble? + Super73’s Wild New MZFT Revealed & Our 1-Year Giveaway!
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1:17:44🎉 1-Year Anniversary Episode! Thanks for making The Weekly Recharge one of the fastest-growing e-bike shows on YouTube. We’re celebrating with giveaways, new bike reveals, and major industry news — including a deep dive into Super73’s brand-new MZFT and a controversial tariff proposal that could raise e-bike prices across the U.S. T-Shirt Voting Li…
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E-Bike Company Bankrupt, Safer Batteries Coming, & Urban Arrow’s New Model Revealed TWR Ep 52
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47:15The biggest story in this week’s e-bike news is the closure of the iconic beach cruiser brand Electric Bike Company. We also dive into the details on a new model from Urban Arrow and discuss new battery monitoring software from BatteryIQ. Griffin takes us on a tour of a multi-city-spanning trail system here in the state of Utah. We also address a v…
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07.13.25 (MP3): Bad Driver Cone Murder (What If It was a Guy?), Bad Product Recalls (What If It Worked?), Bad Strap Roof Racks (What If It was On?), Bad Media Facts (What If It Mattered?), & Bad Traffic ...
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50:06...Getting to the episodes left over from this summer - so much to mix. The Garage Hour's trying to keep you from being a Carl (TM) with everything from keeping spacers off your 4Runner to keeping you from making the cold-snap sprint (TM again...). Add to that the lady who killed cones (which hand was on the wheel?), the reporter who ruined the sto…
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07.13.25: Bad Driver Cone Murder (What If It was a Guy?), Bad Product Recalls (What If It Worked?), Bad Strap Roof Racks (What If It was On?), Bad Media Facts (What If It Mattered?), & Bad Traffic Progress ...
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50:06...Getting to the episodes left over from this summer - so much to mix. The Garage Hour's trying to keep you from being a Carl (TM) with everything from keeping spacers off your 4Runner to keeping you from making the cold-snap sprint (TM again...). Add to that the lady who killed cones (which hand was on the wheel?), the reporter who ruined the sto…
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Fuell Goes Bankrupt, Super73 Teases New Bike & U.S. E-Bike Assembly News
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53:50This week’s e-bike news roundup is packed: Super73 is teasing a brand-new model, Fuell collapses into bankruptcy, and Blaupunkt announces U.S. e-bike assembly starting in 2026. We also cover Liv’s new Tempt E+ lineup, updates on BLM and National Park access during the government shutdown, and the truth about hub motors vs mid-drives when climbing h…
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09.11.25: Where Were You on 9/11? Keep It Real - A National Holiday, a Personal Memory, a Sincere Ritual; Remember, Honor & Teach... More That Matters: Saving Bagram, Losing Charlie Kirk, New & Old Nations ...
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51:16You can't let time erase history, because without knowing where we're going we're just a spec in time. You're just a piece of starstuff if you don't have a vector - got to know where we've been. 9/11 was one of those points in time that everyone has/knows/remembers, and without that memory (and comprehension), so much of what is afoot now (from war…
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Why Are Some E-Bikes So Heavy? Folding Gravel Options & Dual-Suspension Picks - TWR Ep 50
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48:15Gear tested, trails explored, and your biggest questions—answered. In this episode we review a budget-friendly Tiibo insulated bottle (flow rate, cage fit, dishwasher test), preview new bikes we’re testing, spotlight Harbor Springs, MI (coastal paths, road loops, and lift-served MTB), and dig into viewer Q&A on gravel-capable folders, trikes for sh…
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09.11.25 (MP3): Where Were You on 9/11? Keep It Real - A National Holiday, a Personal Memory, a Sincere Ritual; Remember, Honor & Teach... More That Matters: Saving Bagram, Losing Charlie Kirk, New & Old ...
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51:16You can't let time erase history, because without knowing where we're going we're just a spec in time. You're just a piece of starstuff if you don't have a vector - got to know where we've been. 9/11 was one of those points in time that everyone has/knows/remembers, and without that memory (and comprehension), so much of what is afoot now (from war…
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Tariffs & Prices Exposed: Build-It-Here Debate + Dahon’s Big Business Move | TWR Ep 49
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50:54This week, we cut through the noise on who’s really paying tariffs—you, the brands, or everyone else. We also examine the build-it-here movement—what U.S.-made e-bike brands are doing right now, how feasible domestic manufacturing is, and whether it can shift the cost curve. Wrapping it up: the Dahon stock exchange news, Georgia vs Chinese imports,…
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08.22.25 (MP3): Fun Gun Talk... M18/Sig 320 Hubbub, 1911s Cocked & Locked, Do All Four-Wheelers Carry?, Trannies Are for Cars (Don't Blame the Hammer), Is the NRA Waiting Out the Crazy?, Conference-Calling ...
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1:05:02There's some strange things afoot at the Circle K, amongst them some sideways situations for American firearm owners and Second Amendment supporters (which means everyone, in a fashion). What's going on with the unintended acceleration from M18s? Did Sig Sauer make a mistake or is this something worse? What's better for our fighters to carry - an M…
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08.22.25: Fun Gun Talk... M18/Sig 320 Hubbub, 1911s Cocked & Locked, Do All Four-Wheelers Carry?, Trannies Are for Cars (Don't Blame the Hammer), Is the NRA Waiting Out the Crazy?, Conference-Calling your ...
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1:05:02There's some strange things afoot at the Circle K, amongst them some sideways situations for American firearm owners and Second Amendment supporters (which means everyone, in a fashion). What's going on with the unintended acceleration from M18s? Did Sig Sauer make a mistake or is this something worse? What's better for our fighters to carry - an M…
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Tariffs Spike Imports, NYPD Battery Seizures? Aipas Battery Claims & Big E-Bike Updates TWR Ep 48
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45:27This week’s roundup is loaded with controversy, upgrades, and real talk from your questions. We break down why U.S. bike imports from China surged 128% in July amid tariff threats, a NYC proposal that could let NYPD confiscate non-UL e-bike batteries, and the latest on the Aipas battery spec controversy. Plus: lightweight drive system upgrades, 202…
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Are Tariffs Killing E-Bikes? Sharp Is Making E-bikes Now + Your Top Battery Questions TWR Ep 47
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45:06This week on The Weekly Recharge, we dive into big changes in the e-bike world: 🚲 Sharp enters the e-bike market — yes, the same brand that made your first DVD player is back with a full lineup of city, commuter, folding, and cruiser models. 📉 Tariffs in question — recent court rulings could reshape the e-bike import landscape. What does this mean …
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08.14.25 (MP3): Carmakers Stealing Performance (from You), Right-To-Repair (for You), Camping World's FU, NPR Discovers Tractor Pulls (Duhh, You), Illegal Truckers Could Kill You, Filipinos Give China ...
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50:51Are you a maker or a taker? We've made nothing but the good stuff on this episode: automaker OEs forgetting who owns the cars they sold (you) and taking away the performance over the phone (and forgetting the rules of Right-To-Repair as outlined by champs like Steve Wozniak and the federal case against John Deere). Speaking of tractors, we've got a…
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08.14.25: Carmakers Stealing Performance (from You), Right-To-Repair (for You), Camping World's FU, NPR Discovers Tractor Pulls (Duhh, You), Illegal Truckers Could Kill You, Filipinos Give China a Screw ...
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50:51Are you a maker or a taker? We've made nothing but the good stuff on this episode: automaker OEs forgetting who owns the cars they sold (you) and taking away the performance over the phone (and forgetting the rules of Right-To-Repair as outlined by champs like Steve Wozniak and the federal case against John Deere). Speaking of tractors, we've got a…
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Steel Tariffs Hit E-Bikes 🚨 Riese & Müller Leaving the U.S.? + Fires & E-Bike Questions TWR Ep 46
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37:43The e-bike industry just hit another bump. 🚲💥 In this episode of The Weekly Recharge, we break down how new steel tariffs are already impacting premium brands, with Riese & Müller pausing U.S. shipments. What does this mean for the U.S. market going forward? But that’s not all — we’ve also got two new electric trike launches and a must-hear discuss…
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08.09.25 (MP3): High-Mountain Four-Wheeling @ JFSummit3 - Go Do Stuff! Grenadier VS 4Runner, Eddyline VS Elevation, Skids VS Rocks, History VS Bureaucrats, Camping VS Cabinning, GMRS VS CB, Fox VS King ...
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1:11:11The Garage Hour: home of microaggressions (plus the other kind) - your favorite gearhead goons got lost in the good stuff (Collegiate Mountains above Salida, Poncha Springs, Buena Vista and St. Elmo) and their trucks will never be the same. Cohosts White Mark the Diversity Hire and the Walkin' Dude came along, and dragged FOB cohosts Papa Smurf and…
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08.09.25: High-Mountain Four-Wheeling @ JFSummit3 - Go Do Stuff! Grenadier VS 4Runner, Eddyline VS Elevation, Skids VS Rocks, History VS Bureaucrats, Camping VS Cabinning, GMRS VS CB, Fox VS King VS Bilstein ...
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1:11:11The Garage Hour: home of microaggressions (plus the other kind) - your favorite gearhead goons got lost in the good stuff (Collegiate Mountains above Salida, Poncha Springs, Buena Vista and St. Elmo) and their trucks will never be the same. Cohosts White Mark the Diversity Hire and the Walkin' Dude came along, and dragged FOB cohosts Papa Smurf and…
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Repair Shop Battery Fire, Tern Upgrade Program & Lectric Rumors | Weekly Recharge TWR Ep 45
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10:24This week on The Weekly Recharge – Episode 45, we lead off with an important reminder about battery safety after the FDNY responded to a fire at an illegal repair shop. We’ll also cover new programs, launches, and your questions from the comments section. 📰 News of the Week - FDNY Battery Fire Warning – Over 100 lithium-ion batteries were found at …
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JackRabbit MG Launch, Trek Fuel+ & Priority Skyline | TrailRush vs Ramblas & E-Bike Q&A TWR Ep 44
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39:26Welcome back to The Weekly Recharge – Episode 44! 🚲 This week we’ve got big e-bike launches, import trade shakeups, and a head-to-head showdown between two of the hottest hardtail eMTBs on the market. Plus, we dive deep into your viewer Q&A about trail etiquette, road trip bike security, and which models are best for riders with unique needs. 📰 New…
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Heybike & Raleigh Launch New EBikes, Big Tariff Changes, Your Top EBike Questions Answered TWR Ep 43
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43:33Welcome to The Weekly Recharge – Episode 43! 🚲 This week is packed with major e-bike news, brand-new model launches, and an extended Q&A session covering everything from trail etiquette to throttle climbing power. 📰 News of the Week Tariff Shake-Up – Trump administration adjusts e-bike & bike tariffs (10%–49%), impacting Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, …
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04.14.25 (MP3): Traffic Jackassery: On-Ramp Stoplights VS Reality, Control VS Improvement, Hurry VS Slowy, CO's Lane Spitting Fail, Sunday Drivers VS Fat Chicks, Merging VS Traffic, Breaking Down Safely ...
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53:04Don't get traffucked - it's up to people who think, who see, and who comprehend to deal with the state of cars and trucks around us (instead of being ground into quivering sheetmetal jelly by the incompetence of the four-wheeled troglodytes and chuds who seek to drag us down to their level of base idiocy). What makes it worse, bad bureaucracy compo…
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